Transplant Social Worker- Mercy Health Saint Vincent

Overview

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Social Worker completes in-depth assessments of patients to evaluate candidacy for solid organ transplant. The associate provides counseling, support, and community resource referrals to aid patients/families in preparing for transplant. The associate follows patients pre-, peri- and post-transplant to assist with resolving psychosocial issues and lifestyle changes that improve post-transplant success. The associate works closely with a multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess inpatients and identify appropriate discharge plans.

The associate provides assessment and intervention planning for patients experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The associate acts as an advocate for patients who may be victims of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, or Adult/Elder abuse. The associate participates in community outreach and patient education related to transplant. The associate assists the manager in policy development, problem solving, program development, and staff training.

The associate performs all other duties as assigned.

• Provides evaluation and intervention for transplant patients in a crisis situation.
• Provides short-term counseling/treatment to patients and families throughout the transplant process, adjustment to chronic illness, and/or hospitalization.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess and formulate appropriate discharge plans for inpatients.
• Links transplant patients with Medication Assistance Programs when needed and facilitates other appropriate community referrals.
• Executes documentation and reporting requirements.
• Works closely with patients and staff to formulate treatment plans to resolve substance abuse, mental health, adherence, and/or psychosocial issues.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team on regulatory issues related to transplant.
• Provides other operational assistance as requested.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (required)

Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)

3 years in healthcare, social or human services setting (required)

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan; ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and identify requirements relative to age and needs.

Age groups include:
Infant (1-12 months);
Pediatrics (1-12 years);
Adolescents (13-17 years);
Adults (18-64 years);
Geriatrics (65+).

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads; general office environment; may be exposed to high noise levels, bright lights, physical altercations, verbal abuse, limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May require use of physical restraints and exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Include the following physical demands and work positions and corresponding frequency; other hazards and dexterity requirements may apply as part of job responsibilities.

• Physical demands:
  Lifting/Carrying 0-50 lbs;
  Lifting/Carrying 50-100 lbs;
  Push/Pull 0-50 lbs;
  Push/Pull 50-100 lbs;
  Stoop/Kneel;
  Crawling;
  Climbing;
  Balance;
  Bending.
• Work positions:
  Sitting;
  Walking;
  Standing.
• Additional requirements:
  
  Hearing alarms/telephone/audio, reach above shoulder, finger dexterity, far/near acuity, use of latex products (hazard).

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